Beattie, Clifford Earl
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Verified U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Clifford Earl Beattie, 37, of Medical Lake, Washington, was killed in a hostile incident in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 22, 2011.
Their Story
Clifford Earl Beattie was a 37-year-old sergeant first class from Medical Lake, Washington. He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Riley, Kansas.
On May 22, 2011, Beattie died in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, his death resulted from hostile action. No further specifics regarding the incident were publicly released.
Beattie's death occurred during Operation New Dawn, the final phase of the U.S. military mission in Iraq that succeeded Operation Iraqi Freedom. The operation, which began in September 2010, focused on advising and assisting Iraqi security forces as U.S. combat troops withdrew.
Beattie was one of 66 American service members killed during Operation New Dawn. His death was reported by national news outlets, including The Spokesman-Review, which noted his Washington state roots.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. His name is inscribed on the Iraq War Memorial at Medical Lake High School, where he was remembered by former teachers and classmates.
Explore Further
SFC Clifford Beattie was killed during Operation New Dawn (2010?2011). The conflict concluded in December 2011. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Jenkins, Phillip Chad, Mcclamrock, James Fleet, Hansen, James Arthur, Burner, John Franklin Iii.
